A northern Alberta school is bringing Indigenous language and culture to the forefront after leaders removed the previous school board and started working with a new one.
First Nations and Métis association in northern Alberta hope to establish their own education authority
Cree instructor Helena Welsh said the work she's been doing at the school has been part of her healing journey. She said last year the language classes were for students up to Grade 6, but since the school board change, they are now being taught to students up to Grade 9.St. Pierre said the work has helped her reconnect to her language. She said she appreciates the opportunity to pass her knowledge along to kids in the community.
"The way that the Mikisew Cree Nation has excelled over the years is by continuing on with our ancestor's way of life and including new and innovative education … that will enhance the Cree language," Marten said.Students learning how to cut up moose meat.
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